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Increasing order of EAN of the metals in [Ni(CN)4]2−[Fe(CN)6]3− and [Cu(CN)4]3− is:


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[Ni(CN)4]2<[Fe(CN)6]3<[Cu(CN)4]3
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[Ni(CN)4]2>[Fe(CN)6]3<[Cu(CN)4]3
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[Ni(CN)4]2<[Cu(CN)4]3<[Fe(CN)6]3
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[Cu(CN)4]3<[Fe(CN)6]3<[Ni(CN)4]2
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Solution

The correct option is D [Ni(CN)4]2<[Fe(CN)6]3<[Cu(CN)4]3
EAN= [Z metal – (ox. state of the metal) + 2(coordination number of the metal)].

EAN value of complexes
  1. =282+8=34
  2. =263+12=35
  3. =291+8=36

The order is 1 < 2 < 3.

Option A is correct.

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